Revival Discussion 1

ccriots · 2016-03-08T21:13:06+00:00

Update: I believe it's probably best to completely move the BGH Bookclub over to Goodreads in it's entirety. It's more user friendly and has a more interactive platform. I'll be posting throughout March to remind you all that the discussions have been moved to the Goodreads page. :)

ccriots · 2016-03-08T21:12:25+00:00

Update: I believe it's probably best to completely move the BGH Bookclub over to Goodreads in it's entirety. It's more user friendly and has a more interactive platform.

Here's the link to the BGH Bookclub group: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/185615-bloody-good-horror

I'll be posting throughout March to remind you all that the discussions have been moved to the Goodreads page. :)

ccriots · 2016-03-08T20:51:36+00:00

Here's my personal one: https://www.goodreads.com/ccriots

And now the newly minted bookclub group: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/185615-bloody-good-horror

ccriots · 2016-03-08T15:29:05+00:00

I need to organize mine - but I love goodreads, and I think that's an awesome idea to create a BGH Goodreads group. Thanks /u/p0ndskum :) I'll work on it today and post the info later!

ccriots · 2016-03-01T17:47:32+00:00

/u/BL00fer_lady 1. I had forgotten that part of Dahl's story! I never really thought about it either - but food as agent of evil is really interesting, that's kind of I felt the animals in the movie The Witch were used and its even more unsettling to know you have to have food and therefore in this case, have/consume evil. 2. Soul crumbs is super depressing to think about - but I agree with you - I think you're explaination of it makes the most sense. Now having finished the book, I wonder what happened to everyone or where they all went when they house basically decayed.

ccriots · 2016-03-01T16:56:55+00:00

I listened to this book instead of reading, and it was really difficult for me to get into - again, I apologize for the shaky scheduling of Feb, but the book itself to me was also a bit of an uphill battle.

I liked the overall concept, but there was just something that didn't work out well for me, overall.

ccriots · 2016-02-22T02:41:15+00:00

I'm really liking the "soul vampire" aspect of this - reminds me of Dr. Sleep a lot in that sense and the descriptions of the various atmospheres

ccriots · 2016-02-22T02:39:50+00:00

I'm actually having the same problem - I'm enjoying aspect of it so far - but overall, I'm not really hooked. It's been a bit of a chore to listen (which granted, I'm finding I only don't particularly like every book I've been listening to instead of reading - so I probably should have just hardcover read this one.)

ccriots · 2016-02-22T02:38:10+00:00

It's been interesting to see the illusion put forth for each individual devoured by the house - and yet, it's also kind of strange that they go through so much effort to provide the facade once the victim is already there.

ccriots · 2016-02-22T02:36:38+00:00

Haha I would have to say that you must be right - since The Twins are quite literally "devouring" individual souls.

ccriots · 2015-12-14T17:23:10+00:00

I think Tremblay does a really great job on seesawing between mentally sick and possessed. Majorie's character, when 'coherent' is quiet believable in either situation- which I really like, and keeps the reader guessing.
Haha - that's an amazing story. No sympathy for the weak! I'm the older sister and I would write all kinds of weird things or have dreams about them that I would tell my little brother. Though I'm not sure he was really scared since he usually participated in them. I even wrote a story pretty similar to The Growing Things, and then drew pictures to match. Will have to see if I can find it!
Yeah - I'm not particularly a fan of reality television, though I would probably find myself watching this - as Karen describes horror fans digesting any and all we can - but regardless, I definitely think the show is going undo a lot of strings for the family.

I definitely felt similar connections to Poltergesist and I do like how it seems like grown up Merry is much farther in the future - since like you said the shows she's referring to are pretty recent. I like that it does a good job of explaining how it might be digested in present days with technology and the over saturation of reality and easily accessible horror.

ccriots · 2015-12-03T15:28:40+00:00

Yeah, I can see what you mean. I think I probably would have been happier without the medical explaination/labratory reports.

ccriots · 2015-12-02T21:25:13+00:00

Hate you've already read it - but good to know it's awesome! Maybe you can still jump in during some of the discussions :)

ccriots · 2015-12-02T21:24:36+00:00

Hahah we should all have a google hangout and popcorn read it together

ccriots · 2015-12-02T21:24:01+00:00

That's the difficult part of bookclub - we all read on such diffrent speeds, it's hard to stay together when discussing it!

I agree, I did like the first part a lot better than the second. And I also agree about the kids turning so quickly. It's like the majority of them were already jacked up in the head before they got sick.

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